Posted: 3/26/2009 7:27:46 PM EDT
| I've been doing my research and have decided that the g22 suits me best, but finding a dealer with new models in stock proves to be impossible. A local dealer here has a few used models, but I'm rather hesitant to buy used. Any advice on buying used, or anything I should look for on the gun in terms of wear/misuse to avoid getting a raw deal? |
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Used Glocks are a great value. They're great guns, very tough.
If I were lookin' at a used G22, I'd want to get one with the Locking Block Pin, as this was a design change, put in place to withstand the harsher forces of the .40 round. Other than that, if it's in good shape, no frame cracks, that sort of thing, go for it. |
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Used Glocks are a great value. They're great guns, very tough. If I were lookin' at a used G22, I'd want to get one with the Locking Block Pin, as this was a design change, put in place to withstand the harsher forces of the .40 round. Other than that, if it's in good shape, no frame cracks, that sort of thing, go for it. This, have 2 22's and a 23 I got used( all 3rd. gen.), good deals, zero problems. |
| Glocks are very tough guns, I bought a used but minty looking G19 that was missing the plastic front sight. I got it for a great deal considering it was missing a front sight. I put some Trijicon NS on it and now it serves as hm HD gun. Never had a single jam yet. |
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Used Glocks are a great value. They're great guns, very tough. If I were lookin' at a used G22, I'd want to get one with the Locking Block Pin, as this was a design change, put in place to withstand the harsher forces of the .40 round. Other than that, if it's in good shape, no frame cracks, that sort of thing, go for it. I do beleive all 40's were made with the locking pin block, or 3 pin frame. The 40 was the reason for this as the original 9mm design does not need a 3 pin frame. |
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Used Glocks are a great value. They're great guns, very tough. If I were lookin' at a used G22, I'd want to get one with the Locking Block Pin, as this was a design change, put in place to withstand the harsher forces of the .40 round. Other than that, if it's in good shape, no frame cracks, that sort of thing, go for it. I do beleive all 40's were made with the locking pin block, or 3 pin frame. The 40 was the reason for this as the original 9mm design does not need a 3 pin frame. Negative. Some early G22s had no Locking Block Pin. |
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I have a bunch of Glocks (more than I am willing to say). I only bought 2 new and the rest have all been used. Glock has replaced two frames (one of them on a new gun) but other than those two pistols, I have had no problems. I would look for a cracked frame and then after I buy I would send it back to Glock, let them chech it out.... I would buy used! Used! Used! Amos1909 |
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I have a bunch of Glocks (more than I am willing to say). I only bought 2 new and the rest have all been used. Glock has replaced two frames (one of them on a new gun) but other than those two pistols, I have had no problems. I would look for a cracked frame and then after I buy I would send it back to Glock, let them chech it out.... I would buy used! Used! Used! Amos1909 Where do the frames crack at? |
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Used Glocks are a great value. They're great guns, very tough. If I were lookin' at a used G22, I'd want to get one with the Locking Block Pin, as this was a design change, put in place to withstand the harsher forces of the .40 round. Other than that, if it's in good shape, no frame cracks, that sort of thing, go for it. I do beleive all 40's were made with the locking pin block, or 3 pin frame. The 40 was the reason for this as the original 9mm design does not need a 3 pin frame. Negative. Some early G22s had no Locking Block Pin. |
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Used Glocks are a great value. They're great guns, very tough. If I were lookin' at a used G22, I'd want to get one with the Locking Block Pin, as this was a design change, put in place to withstand the harsher forces of the .40 round. Other than that, if it's in good shape, no frame cracks, that sort of thing, go for it. I do beleive all 40's were made with the locking pin block, or 3 pin frame. The 40 was the reason for this as the original 9mm design does not need a 3 pin frame. Negative. Some early G22s had no Locking Block Pin. Interesting, I have never seen one of those. I had an early G22 and it was a 3 pin frame, I'd like to see a pic of one. |
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1. it is true that used Glocks are usually good values.
2. if you have it inspected by a friend who owns Glocks, you have a leg up on the usual buyer. 3. if there is a worn part, it would usually be the recoil spring assembly that costs about $5 plus shipping. 4. by the serial number, check if Glock has offered a "free upgrade". This is a marketing term that means "recall". Glock has offered free upgrades from time to time. Any authorized Glock dealer will inspect the gun, change out parts at no charge, and keep or destroy the old parts. The old parts are not kept by you. Usually, if one part is changed, a number of other parts are changed as well. 5. when Glocks are imported into this country, the imported guns have the sights changed in Georgia. Sometimes, those replacement sights are shot off. I have done so. Not to worry. Glocks will shoot better without sights. It is at that point that I replace the sights with Heine slant pros. |
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Used Glocks are a great value. They're great guns, very tough. If I were lookin' at a used G22, I'd want to get one with the Locking Block Pin, as this was a design change, put in place to withstand the harsher forces of the .40 round. Other than that, if it's in good shape, no frame cracks, that sort of thing, go for it. I do beleive all 40's were made with the locking pin block, or 3 pin frame. The 40 was the reason for this as the original 9mm design does not need a 3 pin frame. Negative. Some early G22s had no Locking Block Pin. Interesting, I have never seen one of those. I had an early G22 and it was a 3 pin frame, I'd like to see a pic of one. Google it. They're out there. |
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I've been doing my research and have decided that the g22 suits me best, but finding a dealer with new models in stock proves to be impossible. A local dealer here has a few used models, but I'm rather hesitant to buy used. Any advice on buying used, or anything I should look for on the gun in terms of wear/misuse to avoid getting a raw deal? Your buying a Glock man used is ok I have a Glock from 94 with 31,000 rds through it no problems |